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Mountain Bike Skills Courses

Mastering Rocks & Roots

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Learn to ride rocky & rooty trails with confidence & commitment

Do you stiffen up at the sight of greasy, wet roots up ahead? Do your wheels slip and spin regardless of what line you take? Do you sometimes walk technical sections whilst others ride them with ease? What about rocks? Does a rubble strewn trail fill you with horror and do you cringe at the sight of a rocky step?

If this sounds like you then perhaps our Mastering Rocks & Roots course might be able to help. Our highly experienced mountain bike coaches will take you through the techniques necessary to flow over rocks and roots effortlessly, to pick the perfect line for maximum traction and to think yourself through to the other side.

After the course you will be able to ride both wet and dry roots with confidence, tackle rocky steps with ease, pick the fastest line in all conditions and to sail over complex terrain with control and commitment.

"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Mastering Rocks & Roots course yesterday. Jess was a great instructor, providing a good balance of tuition versus practice."

Richard - Guildford

Course outline

The skills taught and practiced on this skills course include:

Is this course right for me?

Please read the following description. If this sounds like you, then you're perfect for this course:

If this sounds beyond your current skill and fitness level, please choose our Singletrack Foundations day course instead. If a little basic, please choose our Singletrack Improver course instead or have a look at our choosing the right course FAQ page.

Typical programme

Morning or afternoon sessions are available usually keeping to the following programmes:

Morning programme
Afternoon programme
The lesson was fab and then the consolidation at Dalby was excellento! Simon (the coach) was lovely and we all took a lot away from the day

Melody - Manchester

At the end of your course you will receive

Workshop summary

  • Duration (half day) - 3.5 hours
  • Coaching ratio - 1:1 up to 1:6
  • Fitness - Regular exerciser
  • Technical grade - Intermediate

Course grading explained

Half day pricing
Level 2-3 (blue/red)

Flat rate for the first participant

£199.00

Then please add £50 per each additional person

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Full day pricing
Level 2-3 (blue/red)

Flat rate for the first participant

£249.00

Then please add £75 per each additional person

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Available venues

Our professionally qualified coaches are available for private hire throughout the year in The Surrey Hills.

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About Singletrack School

Singletrack School provide mountain bike skills coaching, mountain bike technique courses, mountain bike skills weekends, women's mountain bike skills courses, private mountain bike skills tuition, off-road skills instruction for kids and families, guided singletrack rides and cross country bike adventures in The Surrey Hills and beyond.

We also organise and deliver team building and corporate entertainment events for corporate customers, and experience days and social events for schools, clubs, youth groups, stag parties and hen parties.

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